Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
